When was the last time you were in a place and started hearing a song play that you had totally forgotten about? The songs on this list may evoke that same thought.
80s
1. "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc.
The original version of this song is 7 minutes long!
2. "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls
The musical duo came out with the perfect soundtrack for my middle school weather show.
3. "Our House" by Madness
"In the middle off the street!"
4. "Maniac" by Michael Sembello
One of the highest-grossing songs ever written for a movie.
5. "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister
The band's only Top 40 single.
6. "It Takes Two" by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
No it has nothing to do with the Mary-Kate and Ashley movie.
7. "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow
I can never hear this song without thinking of DDR 2.
8. "Mickey" by Toni Basil
This song was originally written about a girl named Kitty.
9. "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell
This popular version is actually a cover.
10. "Take On Me" by A-ha
The only song by A-ha to reach number one on the charts.
90s
1. "Jump Around" by House of Pain
I will always picture the first scene of "Mrs. Doubtfire" any time I hear this song.
2. "What Is Love" by Haddaway
"Baby don't hurt me."
3. "Closing Time" by Semisonic
A member of Semisonic said the song was written in anticipation of fatherhood and about "being sent from the womb like a bouncer clearing out a bar."
4. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
This song samples a cover of another popular song by The Rolling Stones.
5. "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix A Lot
This song was revived in 2014 by Nicki Minaj.
6. "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice
This song based on the bassline from "Under Pressure" wasn't exactly an instant hit.
7. "There She Goes" by The La's
The opening song to the very popular show "Gilmore Girls."
8. "Whoomp There It Is" by Tag Team
Many mistake the man at 1:01 for President Obama.
9. "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia
This best-known version is not actually the original.
10. "Just A Friend" by Biz Markie
"You got what I neeeeed!"
00s
1. "Mambo No. 5" by Lou Bega
"Ladies and gentleman, this is mambo number five"
2. "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
This song was actually inspired by one of the bandmate's friends who had a crush on another friend's grandmother.
3. "1985" by Bowling For Soup
"Way before Nirvana."
4. "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
The best version is definitely by Alvin and the Chipmunks.
5. "Shake It" by Metro Station
Yes that is Miley Cyrus's brother as well as Mitchell Musso's brother.
6. "Party Like A Rock Star" by Shop Boyz
"T-t-t-totally dude!"
7. "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti & Spearhead
"I know, one thing,"
8. "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" by Jet
The band's highest charting single.
9. "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol
The band can thank "Grey's Anatomy" for the success of this song.
10. "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus
This band's debut single.
Wherever the artists of these songs may be now, we have to admit, they've made a lasting impact on us forever.